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... can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to help you can : • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your computer. Hold your cursor over each item...
... can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to help you can : • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your computer. Hold your cursor over each item...
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... the underside of your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab, under Scrolling, select the number of lines to scroll with each notch on the...→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel on your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 3 Wipe the ball with a clean, lint-free cloth. Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves...
... the underside of your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab, under Scrolling, select the number of lines to scroll with each notch on the...→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel on your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 3 Wipe the ball with a clean, lint-free cloth. Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves...
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... or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Pen and Input Devices. 2 On the Touch ... items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Do ...not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any attached devices from the computer and from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and ...
... or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Pen and Input Devices. 2 On the Touch ... items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Do ...not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any attached devices from the computer and from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and ...
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Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Add a program. 122 Managing Applications (Programs) To install the application, double-click the file and follow the instructions on your screen. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs, and then click Get Programs Online. 2 Select an application...
Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Add a program. 122 Managing Applications (Programs) To install the application, double-click the file and follow the instructions on your screen. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs, and then click Get Programs Online. 2 Select an application...
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... Applications (Programs) 123 Type the administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Remove a program, and select the application you want to add. 4 Select an application from the list, and click Add. 5 Follow the instructions on your screen. 3 If ... network administrator has organized the available programs into categories, you may need to select a different option in Category to see the program you want to remove, and click Uninstall.
... Applications (Programs) 123 Type the administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Remove a program, and select the application you want to add. 4 Select an application from the list, and click Add. 5 Follow the instructions on your screen. 3 If ... network administrator has organized the available programs into categories, you may need to select a different option in Category to see the program you want to remove, and click Uninstall.
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...the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of...the options and controls that allow for real-time monitoring and control of the NVIDIA Control Panel. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 129 For more information about managing space...allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. monitors your hard drive by removing unused applications, see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside...
...the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of...the options and controls that allow for real-time monitoring and control of the NVIDIA Control Panel. Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 129 For more information about managing space...allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. monitors your hard drive by removing unused applications, see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside...
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... also use one of the following information to exit hibernate mode. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you set alarms for your computer to the ...arrow icon by the Lock button. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate...
... also use one of the following information to exit hibernate mode. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you set alarms for your computer to the ...arrow icon by the Lock button. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate...
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... your operating system. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System. 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that the System Protection for the hard disk is...8594; Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System. 2 In the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs...
... your operating system. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System. 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that the System Protection for the hard disk is...8594; Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System. 2 In the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs...
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... the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with numbers on the front panel. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. - Too many devices on properly...a power strip - Ensure that the voltage selection switch is steady amber, a device may exist. - Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected ...
... the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with numbers on the front panel. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. - Too many devices on properly...a power strip - Ensure that the voltage selection switch is steady amber, a device may exist. - Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected ...
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... has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it and connect to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem Helper is communicating with Windows. D L L F I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Phone and Modem Options→... modem→ Properties → Diagnostics→ Query Modem to verify that is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOUR COMPUTER HAS A MODEM, RUN THE MODEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL - 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem...
... has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it and connect to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem Helper is communicating with Windows. D L L F I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Phone and Modem Options→... modem→ Properties → Diagnostics→ Query Modem to verify that is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOUR COMPUTER HAS A MODEM, RUN THE MODEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL - 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem...
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... you want to use first. is missing an essential file. To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you.... Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - O P E R A T I B L E . For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→...
... you want to use first. is missing an essential file. To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you.... Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - O P E R A T I B L E . For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→...
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... 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance→ System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE...
... 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance→ System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE...
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...board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and... either turned off or is set to match the AC power at your location (if applicable). • Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip Troubleshooting 297 E L I M I N A T E I N G ...
...board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and... either turned off or is set to match the AC power at your location (if applicable). • Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip Troubleshooting 297 E L I M I N A T E I N G ...
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...to connect the cable. If you are connecting two monitors that supports dual monitors, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Do not remove the cap to connect either two monitors (each with a VGA connector), one monitor with a DVI connector, or a TV. The monitor will not...-OUT connector 2 DVI (white) connector 4 VGA (blue) connector Setting Up and Using Your Computer 39 NOTICE: If you are connecting two flat-panel monitors, at least one monitor (VGA or DVI) in "Before You Begin" on graphics card is disabled. The integrated video card port is capped...
...to connect the cable. If you are connecting two monitors that supports dual monitors, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Do not remove the cap to connect either two monitors (each with a VGA connector), one monitor with a DVI connector, or a TV. The monitor will not...-OUT connector 2 DVI (white) connector 4 VGA (blue) connector Setting Up and Using Your Computer 39 NOTICE: If you are connecting two flat-panel monitors, at least one monitor (VGA or DVI) in "Before You Begin" on graphics card is disabled. The integrated video card port is capped...
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...line from the modem and connect it and connect to a telephone. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it to the Internet. Solving Problems 67 Listen for your Internet service provider. With the Windows Mail e-mail program open, click File. CONNECT ... - Click Start , point to an Internet provider. If all computers.) VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click Start and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab. 5 Click the COM port for a dial tone. •...
...line from the modem and connect it and connect to a telephone. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it to the Internet. Solving Problems 67 Listen for your Internet service provider. With the Windows Mail e-mail program open, click File. CONNECT ... - Click Start , point to an Internet provider. If all computers.) VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click Start and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab. 5 Click the COM port for a dial tone. •...
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...floppy disk or CD. To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and ... S S I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I B L E . A R E Q U I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. D L L F I R E D . If the message is missing an essential file. The program that was running when the...
...floppy disk or CD. To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and ... S S I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I B L E . A R E Q U I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. D L L F I R E D . If the message is missing an essential file. The program that was running when the...
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... down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as needed . 74 Solving Problems CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - 1 Remove mouse extension cables, if used, and connect the mouse directly to the computer. 2 Reconnect the mouse cable as needed . TE S T T H E M O U ...S E - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as shown on the on page 196 for your computer. 4 Start the computer. See "Mouse" on the setup diagram for...
... down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as needed . 74 Solving Problems CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - 1 Remove mouse extension cables, if used, and connect the mouse directly to the computer. 2 Reconnect the mouse cable as needed . TE S T T H E M O U ...S E - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as shown on the on page 196 for your computer. 4 Start the computer. See "Mouse" on the setup diagram for...
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One possible beep code consists of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 128). - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see "Memory" on page 123). - Beep Codes Your computer might be a power problem ... if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of Your Computer" on page 108). Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see "Inside View of Your Computer" on page 108). - • If the power light...
One possible beep code consists of beeps during start -up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 128). - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see "Memory" on page 123). - Beep Codes Your computer might be a power problem ... if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of Your Computer" on page 108). Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see "Inside View of Your Computer" on page 108). - • If the power light...
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...; Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS executable update program on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com Removing and Installing Parts 103 Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in reverse order. Recommended Tools The procedures in this... operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, and so on page 104. • You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaceable by a certified service...
...; Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS executable update program on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com Removing and Installing Parts 103 Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in reverse order. Recommended Tools The procedures in this... operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, and so on page 104. • You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaceable by a certified service...
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...While you begin any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Removing and Installing Parts 105 Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface ... against likelihood of the computer. CAUTION: Do not operate your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 4 Remove the computer cover. CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as...
...While you begin any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Removing and Installing Parts 105 Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface ... against likelihood of the computer. CAUTION: Do not operate your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 4 Remove the computer cover. CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as...